Washington, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2010 Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles because the ABS valve may remain open after an ABS event.
If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall Information
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000
Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potential Number of Units Affected: 600,166
| Make | Model | Year |
| Ford | Fusion | 2006-2010 |
| Lincoln | MKZ | 2006-2010 |
| Lincoln | Zephyr | 2006-2010 |
| Mercury | Milan | 2006-2010 |
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge.
Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter on January 13th, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1.866.436.7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 19S54.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1.888.327.4236 (TTY 1.800.424.9153), or go to www.safercar.gov
